Elina, the daughter of a small farmer, would like to attend a folk high school, but her father Nestor opposes the idea. Elina suffers a severe skull fracture in an accident and is sent to Helsinki to be treated by specialist Matt. The patient recovers and begins her studies. She falls in love with forest ranger Lauri, who leaves for Canada for two years. Elina becomes ill with heartbreak and the rejection of her novel.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Helena KaraElina Takala | Elina Takala |
 Olavi ReimasMatti Riisla | Matti Riisla |
 Tapio RautavaaraLauri Kulovaara | Lauri Kulovaara |
 Siiri AngerkoskiMimmi | Mimmi |
 Elsa RantalainenMaria Westerlund | Maria Westerlund |
 Aino LohikoskiRiitta Takala | Riitta Takala |
| KKalle ViherpuuNestor Takala | Nestor Takala |
 Thure BahneHeinonen | Heinonen |
| OOnni KorheJanne Westerlund | Janne Westerlund |
 Matti LehteläPerätalon Kustu | Perätalon Kustu |
 Matti AulosEsko Mattila | Esko Mattila |
| IIrja KuuslaLempi (uncredited) | Lempi (uncredited) |
 Topo LeisteläKoski (uncredited) | Koski (uncredited) |
| IIrja Rannikko(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
| FFiinu Autio(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Arvo Lehesmaa(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Veikko Linna(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Hannu Leminen(uncredited) | (uncredited) |